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Campuswide News & Events
Opportunity to Sell Your Clothes at the Garage Sale/Thrift Store Event!
Are you looking to declutter your wardrobe and make a little extra cash? Here’s your chance! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a garage sale/thrift store event in partnership with the Delaware Entrepreneurship Center (DEC), and…
April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Reception: Art by Tami Panhuis
Join us in Edgar Hall, the Werner Gallery, for the Opening Reception of “Let Art Feed Your Soul,” an exhibit of Painting and Drawings by OWU Associate Professor of Biology Tami Panhuis. The works explore grief, strength, injustice, joy, and…
You’re Invited to the Golden Bishop Awards – RSVP Required
You’re invited to the annual Golden Bishop Awards! The awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations. Join us to celebrate outstanding achievements in leadership and community service on April 17 from…
April 12 @ 7 p.m. – Revival: Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents Revival on Friday, April 12, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show — its first event on campus since its revival. We invite the…
Help Scientists Study Birds During the Eclipse!
Do you love animals? Do you want to help scientists study them during the solar eclipse? All you have to do is download the “SolarBird” app () and contribute 30 seconds of your time during Monday’s eclipse. No prior experience…
April 9 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Zakee Sabree
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Zakee Sabree, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University: “Modeling microbe-mediated host growth and development” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Dr Suria will host a…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
March 4 @ Noon – Spring Break Smart- Learn About Travel Safety & Local Activities
Join The Bishop Way to learn about safe travel tips and local activities! Giveaways including tumblers and travel essentials- while supplies last! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Anna Condo at thebishopway@owu.edu
March 6 Deadline – Submit Your Creative Work to The OWL!
OWU’s own student-run literary journal, The OWL, is accepting submissions for the 2025 issue! Please send us your best work at owlmag@owu.edu by March 6. Complete submission guidelines can be found on our website. Fiction: up to 2,000 words Nonfiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry:…
Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. – Bracelet Making
Come by Crider Lounge in HWCC to make a bracelet or jewelry! Materials will be provided, from 3-5 on Friday, Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Elisabeth Johnston at ejohnston@owu.edu
March 3 @ 6 p.m. – Sex In The Dark
Join Residential Life and The Bishop Way for Sex In The Dark in the Benes Rooms from 6-7 p.m. March 3! This is a fun lights-off event where students can ask anonymous questions pertaining to sexual well-being! We will have…
Job Opportunity for Graduating Seniors – Office of the President!
Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to…
Apply to Mortar Board – Deadline this Friday (Feb. 28)
Attention current Sophomores and Juniors! Are you a student who prioritizes leadership and service on campus? If so, consider applying to Mortar Board! Mortar Board is a national honor society that offers valuable alumni connections, opportunities for leadership and service…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
News for OWU Families – Important Summer Information
News for OWU Families will be on hiatus for the months of June & July. We will resume the digest in August, with submissions due by noon on Friday, Aug. 4. The digest will be sent to families on Wednesday, Aug. 9.…
Former Staff Member Ruth Heitzman Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Ruth A. Heitzman passed away May 14 in Delaware. She was 92. As her family shares: “Ruth served as the Catering Supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan University for 38 years. She…
Faculty/Staff Volunteers for Camp Oh-Wooo
Interested? Complete the interest form at (due by June 7). Every year, we reach out to the campus community to see if they are interested in volunteering with our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Fac/Staff partners connect and form relationships with…
University Classifieds
Volunteer at Ironman 70.3 Ohio
Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan will once again host the Ironman 70.3 Ohio race on Sunday, July 25 2021. You’re invited to join members of the University Advancement team on Wednesday, July 21st from 1:30 – 6 pm to stuff registration…
Volunteer at Ironman 70.3 Ohio
Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan will once again host the Ironman 70.3 Ohio race on Sunday, July 25 2021. You’re invited to join members of the University Advancement team on Wednesday, July 21st from 1:30 – 6 pm to stuff registration…
Volunteer at Ironman 70.3 Ohio
Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan will once again host the Ironman 70.3 Ohio race on Sunday, July 25 2021. You’re invited to join members of the University Advancement team on Wednesday, July 21st from 1:30 – 6 pm to stuff registration…
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